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Champagne is a sparkling wine associated with frivolity and celebration, and is a staple of festivities such as New Year's Eve, sports victories, and weddings. Even those who normally don't drink wine enjoy champagne on such occasions. According to experts, the best sparkling wines in the world come from Champagne, a region in northern France. Only sparkling wines produced there can be truly called champagne (non-French bubbly is labeled "sparkling wine").

Champagne and sparkling wines are produced by the process called "Méthode Champenoise." After the grapes are pressed and fermented for the first time, they are blended, and the wine is bottled and temporarily capped. After another fermentation, sugar and yeast are added, and this time, the carbon dioxide is kept inside the bottle. The resulting sediment is extracted through a process of racking.

Afterwards, the bottles are slowly turned upside down until all the sediment is collected in the neck. The necks are then frozen, the sediment is removed, and the wine is corked.

But you don't have to wait for a special occasion to indulge in some champagne. Visit ENO today to sample from an enticing selection of bubbly!

Being an enophile is more than appreciating great wine - it's a lifestyle. At ENO, we celebrate good taste with a world-class array of international wines, cheese, and chocolates. Attracting both novices and aficionados, ENO is a casual, educational, and most important, fun tasting experience. Escape the standard wine bar concept by making your reservations with us today.






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